Despite keeping a clean sheet in the 0-0 draw with Liverpool, Arsenal looked considerably shaky at the back, and Calum Chambers, in particular, looked very nervous.

Koscielny's return for the trip to St. James' Park, brought an air of assurance to the Gunners' defence, as he formed a strong understanding with Gabriel Paulista, in the absence of Per Mertesacker.

VITAL

After initially struggling to adapt to life in the Premier League, the former-Lorient man has become an ever-present figure in the heart of Arsenal's defence, in recent years.

The France international has made 206 appearances for the North London club, since joining in 2010, and his partnership with Mertesacker last season contributed to Arsenal boasting one of the best defensive records in the division.

Arsene Wenger's men can not afford anymore slip-ups so early into the new campaign and will be hoping to have one, if not both, of their central defenders fit, as they look to stay within touching distance of early leaders Manchester City.

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